In an act of sheer ingenuity, one young traveler outwitted airline fees by transforming her wardrobe into a wearable suitcase.
Gel Rodriguez, a resourceful young traveler from the Philippines, discovered a clever way to dodge airline fees with a unique packing method – or lack thereof. Instead of stowing her clothes in a bag, she opted to wear at least ten articles of clothing on her body to bypass the need for a carry-on or checked bag on her flight.
Upon realizing her carry-on exceeded the seven-kilogram weight limit, Rodriguez devised a plan to wear an extra two and a half kilograms of clothing to evade the additional fees the airline would charge.
When informed by airline staff that her bag was overweight and would incur extra charges, she boldly unpacked her belongings and dressed herself in the excess garments. This brilliant maneuver allowed her to sidestep the fees airlines continue to impose on travelers seeking to save money on flights.
Rodriguez recounts her interaction with the airline staff, “When they said, ‘Only seven kilos are allowed in hand luggage.’ Me: ‘No problem.'” She then proceeded to unload her carry-on, donning extra t-shirts, pants, and jackets to make up for the extra weight. By shifting the weight from her suitcase to her person, she ensured the airline couldn’t charge her for an overweight carry-on.
In a conversation with VICE, Rodriguez explained, “‘I didn’t want to pay the fee for the excess baggage because it was only two kilograms (4.4 lbs).'” Although her innovative method saved her money, she confessed she wouldn’t repeat the stunt due to the unbearable heat.
Rodriguez humorously remarked that had she known her post would gain viral attention, she would have “posed better” in the photo that has since been circulating online, showcasing her creative approach to bypassing airport fees.
The viral image, posted on Facebook on October 2, 2022, depicts the young traveler clad in what appears to be five t-shirts, three pairs of pants, and an additional three jackets.
Source: AWM